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Hidalgo County Sees Surge in Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease

9/14/2025

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Hidalgo County reports over 60 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease across four schools.
The disease mainly affects children but can also infect adults.
Symptoms include fever, chills, sore throat, nausea, and blisters.
Individuals are most contagious in the first three days.
Treatment involves Tylenol, Motrin, and soft foods; children can return to school after being fever-free for one day.

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Story summary

Hidalgo County reports over 60 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease across four schools.
The disease mainly affects children but can also infect adults.
Symptoms include fever, chills, sore throat, nausea, and blisters.
Individuals are most contagious in the first three days.
Treatment involves Tylenol, Motrin, and soft foods; children can return to school after being fever-free for one day.